1. Purpose. To transmit notice that the time period has been extended to June 6, 2005 for nominations for the Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award, under programs of the Office of Disability Employment Policy.

4. Action. Disability program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies/entities, and to submit nominations of eligible persons or organizations, as defined in the original Federal Register solicitation - to be received - on or before June 6, 2004 to:

5. Contact. Questions or comments about this award program may be directed to Dina Dorich on 202.693.7880 or 7881 (TTY). Questions or comments about disability programs may be directed to the Office of Discretionary Programs in your Regional Office: